I am always drawn to rooms that manage to embody striking contrasts, particularly those that include pieces from diverging and even incongruent historical styles. In these rooms, ornate and elaborate frames and mirrors bring a playfulness and sense of drama to rooms that are otherwise dominated by contemporary or modern furnishings.
In some cases, this kind of whimsical wall art is just one of many original pieces that together make the rooms dance with eclecticism. Whether considered Baroque or Rococo in style, these frames and mirrors offer a dose of luxury and grandeur. While Rococo or Baroque chairs or sofas may be too over-the-top and dominating, a mirror or frame or other accessory is the perfect vehicle for expressing your more eccentric and dramatic side.
I am hardly an expert at distinguishing baroque and rococo frames but for those who are interested, rococo tends to be more ornate and florid than Baroque, its historical predecessor. Grand and dramatic, the Baroque style was dominant in Europe in the 1600s and early 1700s under the reign of the French king Louis XIV. Baroque furniture and accessories are typically lavish, imposing, symmetrical, and formal. Moving into the 18th century, Baroque designs were gradually replaced by the more lighthearted, intricate and florid designs of the Rococo style, also known as Louis XV style for the monarch who took the throne. More optimistic, lighter and playful, Rococo furniture, frames and mirrors were highly ornate and flamboyant. Shell, plant and floral motifs were common, as were C scrolls and S scrolls.
FIRST ROW
• 1 House of Bliss. I love everything about this room, from the mix of old and new and the over the top elegance of the mirror paired with the casual informality of the floor pillows. Come to think of it, I love everything about this blog!
• 2 Everything LEB.
• 3 House of Bliss.
• 4 House of Bliss.
• 5
SECOND ROW
• 6 Beautiful Kitchen But Is it Practical? House Beautiful.
• 7 Randal’s Regal Rooms: House Tour.
• 8 House of Bliss.
• 9 Kevin’s Creative Commerancy: House Tour
• 10 Holiday Card Holders.
THIRD ROW
• 11 inspiration: Unique Collection Displays
• 12 Flickr Finds: Unique Mirrors Add Architectural Interest
• 13 Mirror, Mirror on the...Mirror: The Art of Layering Mirrors. Here mirrors are layered upon each other for a dramatic and luxurious effect.
• 14 House Tour: Darrell’s Quaker Quest.
• 15 Windlost.
Images: credits as linked above
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I feel that the gigantic Eiffel Tower in 1 is just a little tacky next to the mirror and fireplace.
Normally it's not really my style, but I think you won me over with the last one hanging over the sink!
Most of those frames are neither baroque nor rococo. They're just not particularly plain.
I am not sure why the second pictures is linked to Everything LEB as the picture is from Suzanne Dimma's (editor of Canadian House and Home magazine) home.
I love all these mirrors, especially the one in picture 13 - very ornate! Funny, because I own a frame that is almost identical to the one in the background (painted white) although mine is has old gold colour.
Canadian Mango: You are right, this is a photo from House + Home. But I found it on Everything LEB. Funny, the way LEB presented the photo made it sound like the photos in the post were of her own house. My mistake. She didn't mention that it was Dimma's home, either. But good to know! Thanks! Catrin
Man, I really love these but like most cool things I want, I can't ever find one in my price range! Oh well, search continues...
These mirrors are all great, but I think they require a home with high ceilings and architectural detail to pull off. Just look at the rooms they are featured in in all the photos. If you put them in a typical modern suburban apartment with 8 foot ceilings and wall-to-wall carpet, they would look silly.